LEWISTON — A Mass of Christian burial honoring the life of Normand C. Lafrance was held Monday, Sept. 26, at Holy Family Church, with the Rev. Stephen Cartwright as celebrant, following prayers at Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home. Committal prayers were recited by the Rev. Cartwright following a funeral procession to St. Peter’s Cemetery. […]

RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian burial honoring the life of Roger Gionet was celebrated Thursday, Sept. 22, at 10 a.m. at Parish of the Holy Savior. The Rev. Nathan March was the celebrant. Bernard Poirier was the altar server. Mark Belanger was the organist. Music selections were “Be Not Afraid,” “Amazing Grace,” “On Eagles […]

MEXICO — Graveside services for Jean E. Griffin of Westbrook and formerly of the Rumford area, were conducted Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 11 a.m. at the Farrington-Morton Cemetery, Mexico, with the Rev. Carol Stevens from the Rumford United Methodist Church, officiating. Placing of the flowers was done with red roses from the children, yellow roses […]

LEWISTON — Memorial services honoring the life of Julia E. B. Blaisdell were held Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home with the Rev. Tim Howard presiding. Keyboardist Kathy Haley sang, “It is Well with My Soul” and “Amazing Grace” during the service. Words of remembrance were shared by Marilyn Lugrer, […]

JAY — A memorial service honoring the life and lifetime of Aaron Newton of Peru was held Friday morning, Sept. 16 at 11 a.m. at the Wiles Remembrance Center, 308 Franklin Road, Jay with the Rev. Ira Hall of the Bean’s Corner Baptist Church, Jay, officiating. Personal eulogies were given by his daughter, Alexis W. […]

DIXFIELD — A graveside service for Leland Merchant was held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, at Greenwood Cemetery in Dixfield. The Rev. John Gensel officiated. Military honors were rendered by the Navy Honor Guard from Bangor. A reception followed at the American Legion in Dixfield. Services were under the care and guidance of […]

RUMFORD — Funeral services for Mrs. Gloria M. Richardson, of Waterville, formerly of Mexico, were conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Meader & Son Funeral Home, 3 Franklin St., Rumford with the Rev. Tony Rea officiating from the Mexico First Baptist Church. Music selections included “In the Garden,” “The Old Rugged Cross,” […]

LEWISTON — A memorial Mass honoring the life of Aliette “Lee” C. Allen was celebrated on Friday, Sept. 16, at Holy Cross Church, following prayers at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home. The Rev. Steven Cartwright celebrated the Mass and recited committal prayers at Gracelawn Memorial Park. A reception of fellowship was held at […]

AUGUSTA — Graveside services with military honors for Robert E. Louvat Sr., of Rumford, were conducted Friday, Sept. 9, at 10 a.m. at the Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, Augusta, with Arthur Meader officiating. A celebration of his life followed from noon to 3 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, Rumford. Military honors were provided by […]